Re: What Tool Do I Need To Compress Standard RG6 Connectors Onto The Stripped Cable...

["alarman" <alarman2000@xxxxxxxxx>]

JW wrote:
> I don't know why I'm having so much trouble getting everyone to
> understand what I'm looking for.  I am NOT looking for a CRIMPING
> TOOL,  I have a good one like many posters have recommended.  I'm
> looking for a tool to COMPRESS or SQUEEZE the connector (like the
> ones in the link below) onto the stripped cable BEFORE I crimp it.  I
> know most installers just push and twist by hand until the connector
> is in the correct position for crimping but I was hoping someone made
> a tool for this because after doing several of these by hand, your
> fingers get pretty tired. I don't know any other way to get my point
> across so I will give up after this.  Thanks to everyone anyway.  Joe
>
>
>
> "USR1942(MC_CET)" <mc99218@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:um6231pcbnr513l542c888ronnk34ms97j@xxxxxxxxxx
>>
>> Ive used the f-56 -59 radio shack crimper , seems to do the job of
>> those costing much more. its cheap to replace if you loose it.
>> Take a chunk of rg6 and a couple fittling to test the crimp. They
>> seem to have personality..some crimpers crimp better than others.
>>
>>
>> Around commercial installs or those interfacing the cable compaies I
>> use compression or T&B snap & seal (digicon too) just to keep the
>> peace.
>> The zenith zds5061 is a cheap compressor but the LCCT or T&B
>> compression tool although a little pricey are much better.
>> (froogle for best price.)
>> MCCET
>> ESS/
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 09 Mar 2005 18:21:51 GMT, "JW" <jweb@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> before  crimping it.  I see all types of compression tools for RG6
>>> coax connectors but they appear to be specialized connectors.  I'm
>>> looking for one that will compress a "Plain Jane" RG6 connector
>>> onto a stripped RG6 cable.  Can anyone here refer me to what I need
>>> or where I can find it? Thanks,  Joe

Joe
You are using the wrong connectors then. Probably they're made for RG59. The
proper connectors for your cable will not be that difficult to fit.
js